• This product is part of a range that explores free vibrations in simple ‘one degree of freedom’ systems. 
• A beam with the mass at the end works in a similar way to a mass spring system - the stiffness of the beam simply replaces the stiffness of the spring. 
• The vibrating cantilever examines what happens if the spring element is not light. 
• A back panel fixes to the Test Frame. 
• Panel holds a sturdy clamp and two runners. Clamp holds the beam. 
• Students use the clamp to adjust the oscillating length of the cantilever. 
• The runners hold a non-contacting sensor that measures the oscillations at the end of the cantilever. 
• The sensor has no physical contact with the beam, for negligible damping.
• The vibrating cantilever forms a simple and highly visual example of oscillations that may occur in real structures such as aircraft wings. 

Such as:

• Simple harmonic motion (SHM) and frequency of oscillation.
• Beam stiffness, Rayleigh’s method, Dunkerley’s method, Second moment of area.
• Phase difference between displacement and its derivatives.